Cooper Hammond remembers the run he gave up to Seminole back on Feb. 15, the Indians’ second game of the season. That’s because it’s the only earned run the senior has allowed.

“He’s the best,’’ said Guthrie, the Indians’ pitching coach and former big-league pitcher. “His value is beyond recognition.’’

“No one’s dominated like he has,’’ said Venice head coach Craig Faulkner, “so in that sense, he’s the best we’ve had.’’

If Faulkner and Guthrie were allowed, Hammond probably would throw every pitch of the Indians’ second-straight appearance in the state Final Four.

It’s simple. When he delivers, batters don’t.

It sounds impossible but Hammond actually has bettered his 0.56 ERA of 2012. Bettered and battered it — a 0.14 mark in 51.2 innings. Tampa Bay’s Fernando Rodney set a major-league record for relievers last season with a 0.60 ERA.

“I don’t pay attention to most of that,’’ Hammond said. “My parents will accidently say it now and then, but I don’t pay attention to stats.’’

Hammond’s success is a function of a funky release point — lower than sidearm but not true knuckle-dragging submarine — plus a sweeping movement on a slider resembling that of a frisbee.

“My friends on the summer team call me ‘frisbee’ sometimes,’’ he said.

Because most high-school pitchers throw over the top, Hammond’s delivery gives him a decided advantage. He’s also able to spot his fastball and slider on both sides of the plate.

“It’s really difficult for a hitter to pick up,’’ Guthrie said. “He’s so unique and so good at it.’’

When he was 10 or 11, Hammond’s coaches had him lower his arm angle. Initially it wasn’t a natural or successful conversion. Hammond even considered giving it up before locking in a comfortable release point.

“He wasn’t always this good,’’ Guthrie said. “He didn’t have the command he does now. He developed that command through a lot of hard work.

“But his mentality is really what separates him from everybody else. He is very calm and poised. He has the mentality of a professional pitcher. Nothing bothers him.’’

He’s also a blessing to Faulkner in his ability to be used in multiple roles. If Venice gets to play two games, expect to see Hammond in both, for as long as 3-4 innings.